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SFMOMA San Francisco Museum of Modern Art · 1 week ago

Marketing and Communications: Public Relations Intern

San Francisco, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) is a prominent cultural center in the Bay Area dedicated to modern and contemporary art. They are seeking a Public Relations Intern to assist the PR team in promoting exhibitions and programs, conducting media research, and enhancing communications with various media outlets.

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Responsibilities

Aiding the Public Relations (PR) team in researching relevant media contacts, tracking and analyzing press coverage, and preparing and reviewing select communications for distribution to our press lists

Researching and making strategic updates to the museum’s database of journalists, editors, and media outlets who may have interest in covering SFMOMA’s Fall 2026 surcharged exhibition RM x SFMOMA and Spring 2027 surcharged exhibition

Contributing to select press releases and/or media alerts

Helping manage the PR Team’s press highlights board (which displays key press clippings for SFMOMA’s staff)

Attending a variety of department and division meetings and outings, including PR team meetings, Communications Department meetings, and monthly Marketing and Communications (M+C) All Hands meetings

Qualification

Public RelationsResearch SkillsMicrosoft OfficeMedia RelationsDiversity AwarenessDatabase ExperienceInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Required

Applicants must be currently enrolled in school or a recent graduate. The SFMOMA recognizes a graduation date within 6 months of the internship start date as a recent graduate. Bachelor's degree or minimum two years of education from an accredited college or university

If you are a current employee of the SFMOMA applying for an internship, you must be a current student or a recent graduate, within 6 months of the internship start date

Interest in the visual arts or museums, as well as working in the field of public relations or communications

Demonstrated experience with research projects and attention to detail

Knowledge of PC-based software including Microsoft Office applications

Familiarity with press outlets and earned media platforms

Good research skills and experience researching a variety of subjects, ideally including art forms, media and/or news coverage

Excellent administrative and organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality

Understanding of and interest in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and how they relate to the mission and work of a community-focused cultural organization

Enthusiasm for handling a wide range of projects

Must be able to inspect work visually